PANDA EXPRESS

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager onsite while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, shrimp, etc.) are being cooked and served. Advised must have City of Chicago certified manager certificate posted in plain view of customer. Advised must have City of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found exposed hand sink in rear of kitchen slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AREA OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING.THE ENTIRE AREA AT 3-COMP SINK,COOKING STATION,BETWEEN DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STATION,IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER/ FREEZER IN KITCHEN AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE FOOD LINE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON ALL 8 LIGHTS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.11 LIVE INSECTS,(GNATS) ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN DINING ROOM AND 27 FLING AND ON WALLS IN REAR AREA BETWEEN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA, MOP SINK AND INSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AREA OF ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING.THE ENTIRE AREA AT 3-COMP SINK,COOKING STATION,BETWEEN DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STATION,IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER/ FREEZER IN KITCHEN AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ABOVE FOOD LINE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS ON ALL 8 LIGHTS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,KUNG PAO CHICEN,RICE,NOODLES,ETC. ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALO MANAGER ON DUTY HAD NO IDENTIFICATION.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOS VIOLATION #34 STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION #1607243,DATED 12-17-2015 MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE. FOUND FLOOR NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ON WALL NOT CLEAN,(DUST PANS).MUST CLEAN AFTER USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE. FOUND FLOOR NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. DOOR IS MISSING/BROKEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PIPES BEHIND BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD-UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT AT 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING IN REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AT THE RED FLOOR TILES TO PREVENT WATER OR FOOD DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING & CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK WALL AT BASE OF MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET BASE TO REPAIR LEAK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS WITH THE MOP HEAD UP AT THE MOP SINK AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EVIDENCE OF HEAVY CORROSION AROUND THE BASE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 2-COMP SINK, MUST REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VERY POOR FLOOR TILE GROUTING AROUND THE COOK'S LINE & AT REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR, MUST RE-GROUT TO PREVENT WATER OR FOOD DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING & CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE.